The person to whom this article will be devoted can be considered a real hero. After all, he is the father of the anthem of the Russian Federation and many unique Russian patriotic songs, composer Alexander Vasilievich. He not only put his talent and soul into his works that the whole country knew, but also taught the art of music to those who chose this path for themselves. Alexander Vasilievich Aleksandrov, whose biography is being considered by us today, raised domestic choral singing to a qualitatively new level. Thanks to him, the whole world learned about the strength and amazing beauty of the Russian voice.
Alexander Vasilievich Alexandrov: biography. The childhood of the future composer
On April 13, 1883, in a small village called Plakhino, a boy was born into the family of peasants, who was named Sasha. When he was 8 years old, he and his parents moved to permanent residence in St. Petersburg. In the same year, he already sang in the choir of the Kazan Cathedral. In 1897, Alexander became a student of the singing chapel at the court, which he graduated in 1900. Under the guidance of the outstanding conductor A. Arkhangelsky, Alexandrov comprehended the basics of musical art.
After he continued his studies at the Conservatory in St. Petersburg, but, unfortunately, was forced to leave his studies due to his illness and difficult financial situation. The wet climate of the northern capital of Russia affected the health of the young guy very unfavorably, which also caused him to be unable to provide for his studies and stay in St. Petersburg.
Alexander Vasilievich Alexandrov: biography. Career
In 1902, the future prominent composer, choirmaster, conductor and teacher moved to Bologoye and began working there as regent of the church choir, as well as a teacher of choral art in technical and railway technical schools.
In 1906, Aleksandrov Alexander Vasilievich (photo of those years on the right) moved to the city of Tver, organized a music school there, which he successfully led, while working as a choirmaster. Already in 1909, the composer was able to continue his education at the conservatory in Moscow. In 1913, he received a diploma of its completion in the composition class, and already in 1916 - in the singing class.
In 1918, Alexander Vasilievich was invited to the conservatory in Moscow to teach musical and theoretical subjects there. Four years later he became a professor.
In 1928, Aleksandrov organized the first ensemble of the Red Army song and dance and in October of the same year gave the first concert at the Central Army Red Army. Twelve musicians who performed patriotic songs were a huge success with the audience. Since then, their touring activities in many foreign countries began. It was truly a folk collective, and Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov did a lot for him. The biography of the composer is evidence of this.
The main achievements of Aleksandrova A.V.
Alexander Vasilievich considered the main direction of his work to be the song most beloved by the people and the simple form of music. In total, he wrote 80 original compositions, as well as masterfully processed more than 70 folk songs from around the world.
The composer was twice awarded the Stalin Prize, received the title of Major General, Doctor of Arts, received many orders and medals in recognition of his work. The anthem of the Russian Federation is based on the tune of Alexandrov (formerly the Anthem of the USSR).